Price of US Stamps Scott 269 – 1895 4c Abraham Lincoln Bureau. Page 2

4c Dark Brown, Diagonal Bisect (269 var). Tied by light strike of circular datestamp, second strike of “Wadhams Mills N.Y. Mar. 29, 1898” circular datestamp on cover to West New Brighton N.Y., ms. “Out of 2 & 1c G.H.P.” notation next to bisect, receiving backstamp, with original enclosure stating “The P.M. here is out of 1’s and 2’s and is forced to split 4c stamps. I mail you one and if you desire more I will save some for you. It will be a most interesting and genuine provisional”, opened a bit roughly at left, stamp with tiny toned spot, Very Fine, unusual and rare usage, accompanied by typed transcript of notes regarding these bisects

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3599

4c Dark Brown (Scott 269). Bottom imprint and plate no. 457 block of six, bottom stamps Mint N.H., top stamps lightly hinged, pretty shade, well-balanced margins, Very Fine and choice, an attractive plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Nov 2014, Sale 1084, Lot 3597

1895, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 269), o.g., never hinged, lovely example with finely etched impression, Very Fine, 2000 P.S.E. certificate for block/4, from which this stamp was taken, this being the bottom left stamp from the block. Scott $125. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, May 2014, Sale 653, Lot 2183

Scott #269, 4c Dark brown, bottom plate no.197 single, flawlessly centered with large margins all around, lovely prooflike color and impression on bright paper, pristine o.g., n.h., extremely fine a particularly handsome and choice stamp; 2014 PSE certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $1,250.00); only three stamps grade higher.

Spink Shreves Galleries, May 2014, Sale 148, Lot 224

1895, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 269), o.g., never hinged, very fresh stamp with choice centering, Very Fine, 2014 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $125. Estimate value $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2014, Sale 648, Lot 2115

4c Dark Brown (Scott 269). Mint N.H. bottom imprint and plate no. 459 block of six, deep rich color, Very Fine, a pretty plate block

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1269

4c Dark Brown (269). Mint N.H. pair with wide top imprint selvage, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine, with 2012 P.S.E. certificate, Scott Retail for singles with no premium for the position

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2014, Sale 1067, Lot 1268

4c Dark Brown (Scott 269). Mint N.H., deep shade, perfectly centered, Extremely Fine Gem, a beautiful stamp

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Dec 2013, Sale 1062, Lot 452

1895, 4¢ dark brown (269), bottom plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., never hinged, wonderful centering and dazzling rich color, Very Fine. Scott $450. Estimate price $300 – 400.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Sep 2013, Sale 639, Lot 3360

4c Dark Brown (Scott 269). Original gum, tiny trace of hinging in one corner, essentially perfect centering with wide margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 1992 P.F. certificate as “O.G., Genuine” (meaning Mint N.H.)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, May 2013, Sale 1044, Lot 215

4c Dark Brown (Scott 269). Mint N.H. with part imprint selvage at bottom, bright color and crisp impression, Jumbo margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo)

Robert Siegel Auction Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 1040, Lot 1578

Scott #269, 4c Dark brown, choice mint single, extraordinarily well centered, prooflike color and impression, immaculate o.g., n.h., extremely fine; 2012 PSE certificate (XF 90; SMQ price $375.00).

Spink Shreves Galleries, Mar 2013, Sale 142, Lot 262

1895, 4¢ dark brown, imperf proof on stamp paper (Scott 269P), bottom margin pair with part arrow, o.g., previously hinged, handsome multiple with bold rich color and sharp detailed impression; left stamp with tiny thin spot, otherwise Extremely Fine, only 300 issued. Scott $250. Estimate $100 – 150.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 384

1895, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 269), bottom plate number single, o.g., never hinged, gorgeous deep rich color, a beautifully centered stamp in pristine mint condition, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, 2012 P.S.A.G. certificate graded VF-XF-85. Scott $125. Estimate value $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 382

1895, 4¢ dark brown (Scott 269), top plate number and imprint strip of 3, o.g., stamps never hinged, hinged at very top of selvage only, very impressive wide top, with three immaculate mint stamps, each with bold rich color, Fine to Very Fine. Scott $180. Estimate price $150 – 200.

Daniel Kelleher Auctions, Mar 2013, Sale 635, Lot 383